What is mentorship and how to become a better mentor
“Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may… Read More
When you don’t have a mentor
By Michael Griffith, Contributing Writer When we think of mentorship, what usually comes to mind is the formal and frequent meetings with someone who can guide you through life, or a season of life… Ideally that someone is honest with you, a role model, committed to you, and a good teacher. Someone you look up to and… Read More
She Reads Truth
By Beth Branstetter, Contributing Writer I am the Queen of Excuses. “I don’t have enough time.” “I’m not a morning person.” “I need to go workout instead.” “I have to cook supper.” Or clean the house…or take a nap…etc, etc. etc. There is always something to keep me busy and to use as an excuse… Read More
20+ Homemade Christmas Gift Basket Ideas for under $15
I love making things homemade. There is just something about taking the time to think of the perfect present for your friends and family and then putting it together with your own hands! The beauty of our online world now is that you can make amazing gift baskets that are perfect for the homemakers in… Read More
When Your Noble Pursuits Become Idols
By Ashley Roe, Contributing Writer Idols aren’t just funny looking little statues. Idols are anything you worship or make more important than God. Even good, noble things can be considered idols. Not sure what your idols are? Take a look at your priorities Image courtesy of [ Hamed-Al-Raisi] Priorities You can probably figure out what your… Read More
Where Have The Older Women Gone?
By Erica, Contributing Writer Older women are Biblically assigned to special tasks to help younger women love their husbands, their children, and keep their home. But where have the older women gone? Young women are struggling to find any woman willing to be generously available as an invested and influential friend and guide. Why are there… Read More
Is Your Vision of Your Personality Too Narrow?
Post by Anjanette Barr, Contributing Writer Over the years I’ve taken many personality tests – mostly of the Myers-Briggs variety. Recently I was asked to take another type of personality test and a test to determine my “ministry style.” Can I tell you how much I hate those tests? It’s ok to be shocked! I know so… Read More
A Simple Way to Dress Modestly – The Dress Extender
Modesty is very important to me and my family. While each individual and family must decide on their own practical guidelines – modesty begins and takes root in the heart. The long, hot summer months can be difficult sometimes to find comfortable and cute clothing to wear that is also modest. So layering becomes a… Read More
Don’t Let Comparison Steal Your Joy
By Ashley Roe, Contributing Writer You’ve probably heard the quote that is attributed to Theodore Roosevelt, “Comparison is the thief of joy” and oh how true that is! Joy is something I have sought after for many years. I always wanted to be a joyful person, but for one reason or another my joy never… Read More
Why you should have (and be!) a mentor
By Rachel, Contributing Writer Being a young wife is incredibly joyous but boy, it can be difficult. Can I get an amen? Why is it so hard? A huge reason is that there aren’t that many examples out there to follow; not that they’re not there, but because getting access to the inner workings of a… Read More